Quick Answer
Yes, pubic lice (crabs) are considered an STI because they spread through close sexual contact, though they can also spread through shared bedding.
- Ectoparasite infestation, not an infection.
- Transmission: close contact, shared bedding.
- Treatment: permethrin 1% cream rinse.
- Laundering: hot wash all bedding.
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Pubic lice are the easiest STI to treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is crabs an std?
Yes, pubic lice (crabs) are considered an STI because they spread through close sexual contact, though they can also spread through shared bedding.
How do you get crabs the std?
Yes, pubic lice (crabs) are considered an STI because they spread through close sexual contact, though they can also spread through shared bedding.
What are crabs the std?
Yes, pubic lice (crabs) are considered an STI because they spread through close sexual contact, though they can also spread through shared bedding.
Is crabs a std?
Yes, pubic lice (crabs) are considered an STI because they spread through close sexual contact, though they can also spread through shared bedding.
What do crabs looks like std?
Yes, pubic lice (crabs) are considered an STI because they spread through close sexual contact, though they can also spread through shared bedding.
What is crabs the std?
Yes, pubic lice (crabs) are considered an STI because they spread through close sexual contact, though they can also spread through shared bedding.
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Sources & Further Reading
- CDC — Sexually Transmitted Infections
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- WHO — Sexually transmitted infections fact sheet
- MedlinePlus — Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figures reflect CDC surveillance and WHO estimates; they are population statistics, not personal risk predictions.